Green recovery could create 60% renewable power system in UK
Renewables could account for 60% of the UK's power system by 2025 if COVID-19 recovery funds were directed to green energy and away from fossil fuels, a new study has found.
In a report published today, the researchers highlight how the UK has allocated £3.8bn of stimulus commitments to fossil fuels, and only £122m for clean power generation. They describe this as a “misContinue reading this with an IEMA membership
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IEMA reacts to Queen's speech
IEMA has urged the UK government to focus on delivering sustainable growth for the country after 38 bills were unveiled in the Queen's speech today.
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